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Resume skills guide · SOC 47-2082

Skills for Tapers

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for tapers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Monitoring as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening2.88
  • 2.Speaking2.88
  • 3.Monitoring2.88
  • 4.Critical Thinking2.62
  • 5.Reading Comprehension2.25
  • 6.Active Learning2.25
  • 7.Learning Strategies2.12
  • 8.Writing2
  • 9.Mathematics1.62
  • 10.Science1.12

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Knowledge areas

  • Building and Construction
  • English Language
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Administration and Management
  • Mathematics
  • Public Safety and Security

Core work activities

  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

In-demand tools & technology

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Applied Computer Systems JOBPOWER
  • Construction Software Center EasyEst
  • DevWave Estimate Works
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • On Center Quick Bid
  • Turtle Creek Software Goldenseal
  • Microsoft Office software